School Administrator - Inclusive Learning

Joining Merton College, the School Administrator will provide administrative support to the Senior Administrative team, Head of School, School Management Team and curriculum staff.

The School Administrator will create, review and update all school timetables within EBS, ensuring that all timetabling is accurate as per timetabling guidelines. As first point of contact for students, parents/carers, staff and members of the public both face to face and on the phone, you will liaise with the School Management Team to ensure course, room and staff timetables are up to date and accurate and ensure visiting tutors claims are processed timely. You will also liaise with MIS regarding withdrawals, transfers, late starters, early completers and cancelled enrolments, and support events such as those linked to enrolment, progression and admissions as well as parents’ evening and open days within the College.

This role would suit an individual who has experience of providing administrative support within a fast-paced environment and who can work effectively under pressure, adhering to strict deadlines. With a high level of computer literacy, you will be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and be able to build relationships across teams to deliver tasks effectively.

Experience of working effectively in a curriculum setting is desirable, as is experience of liaising with and supporting students, parents/carers and staff and achieving successful resolutions to enquiries.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 25th January 2022.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 23 days plus up to 7 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. This leave is all in addition to Bank Holiday entitlement. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress.

When you click on ‘Apply’, you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment process.